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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1946

Page

3

Luzadder-Nestor Wedding Told At Knottville Church

Luzadder Vera, daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Luzadder, married Douglas Nestor, son of Mr and Mrs James Nestor, at 6 pm in Knottville church. The ceremony featured white chrysanthemums and tall tapers, with the couple receiving best wishes from family and friends including Dorothy Williams as maid of honor and James Nestor as best man. Followed by a dinner for immediate families and a short wedding trip.

Vera Luzadder Daugher Clauce Luzadder Knottville Douglas Nestor Ani James Nestor Knottaville Lie Rey Stoneking Latfanly McCartney Pivnlar Dorothy Willams Wiebudexsvomn Lueuduer Master Ralph McCartney Wilda McCartney Kenneth Teets Wyona Stalling Darrell Wilson Baltirlyre Wayre McDaniel New York

Community notices outline December meetings and events

A December calendar lists VFW council and various club gatherings at multiple venues including Ronny's Dairy Bar and church homes. Co hosts, contact numbers, and Christmas airs exchanges appear. Separately, a bride and groom, Mrs Nestor and Mr Nestor, plan postwar life with naval service details and Baltimore employment noted.

White Fawn Council VFW Business Girls Club Ronny’s Dair Gwendolyn Proudfoot Helen Shomo Foy Junior Mountaineer Nancy Parkhill Circle No. 2 WSCS St. John’s Church Robert Knotts North Western Turnpike WMC First Brethren Church Rex Satterfield East Bluemont Street Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren Church Stanley Rebekahs Lodge Hall Andrew Methodist Church H. Compton McGraway Wilam Curler

Mrs. R. Bartlett Honored With Bridal Shower

The Future Homemakers of America at Graf ton Senior High held a bridal shower for Mrs. Rosilie Nestor Bartlett at Kathryn Vegon's home. Guests enjoyed games and social time and gifts were presented. Refreshments were served to Mary Kate McCoy Betty White Frddie Efaw Ruth Norris Helen McDermott Ann Robinson Bobby Sloan and others.

Future Homemakers of America Home Economic Department Grafton Senior High School Kathryn Vegon Rosilie Nestor Bartlett Bartlett Mary Kate McCoy Betty White Freddie Efaw Ruth Norris Helen McDermott Ann Robinson Bobby Sloan Johnnie Joann Alice Mary Veyon A E. Veyon Nelle Cook Hazel Cole Kathryn Veyon Mrs. Bartlett

1946 Football Squad Honored With Dinner

The 1946 Bearkitten football squad, seniors and juniors, were honored at a 6:30 dinner in Grafton Senior High cafeteria hosted by the Football Mother's Club. Gifts and certificates were presented by coaches Baker and McKinney, with letters to players and manager’s letter to Buddy Vogel. Senior players listed include Setler DeBarr Young Moran Isner Barcus and others.

Grafton Max Rau Turner's Kenneth Haun Kenneth Haun Following the Dinner, Small Talks Were Given By Mr. Haun R. C Sloan Bearkitten Stanley Baker Randall McKinney Carroll Kearns Richard Poe Coach Baker Kenney Mac Orr Bearcats McKinney Tommy Setler Robert DeBarr Bill Young David Moran Harold Isner James Barcus Richard Fium Carl Hoy James McAvoy Joe Ward Donald Gough Joe Pappalardo Fred Shatterman Buddy Vogel Ralph Dyke Williams Whetsell Paul Zross Joe Pepper Kenny Macour Ralph Manno Dale Haddix Herbert Funk Teddy Nestor Mothers Club Carolyn McAvay Rush Setler Marguerite Isner Peggy Dye Wilda Willis Georgia Rum Sarah Barcus Jaxine Harvey Jo Orr Oma Fornash

Mayor Reports Massive East Bay Shutdown And Walkout

The mayor describes a large East Bay industry shutdown with AFL sailors pulled from ships and newspapers suspended including one with a perfect edition record since 1870. Demonstrators flooded streets, some fighting and injuring nine people including three paper reps. AFL leaders claim store clerks have majorities and demand negotiations while police escort strikes.

East Bay AFL APL Oakland Auditorium James F. Galliano AFL Alameda County Labor Council Kahn's Hasting's Los Angeles Beach

Pre Christmas Dime Stores See Strong Sales Amid Strike Factors

Retailers report robust pre holiday sales with little impact from ongoing strikes. Local stores expect potential sales drop if strikes extend, fearing furloughs among railroad workers may reduce purchases of high priced goods.

Tunien

Revercomb Seeks Bipartisan Effort With Truman

Revercomb urged cooperation between a new Republican Congress and President Truman, stressing mutual respect and the powers of each branch. The note advised addressing a widow with the formal name she used during her husband’s life.

Revercomb New Republican Congress Truman

Birth Announcement for Roberta Ellen Purnell

Mr and Mrs Walter Purnell of Pittsburgh Pa announce the birth of a seven pound five ounce daughter at Allegheny General hospital Pittsburgh on November 22 194? The mother is the former Charlene Haynes of Knottsville The baby has been named Roberta Ellen This is their first child

Walter Purnell Pittsburgh Alleghany General Hospital Pittburgh Ben Roberta Ellen Charlene Haynes Knottsville

France Votes For Thorez In Interim Premier Bid

The Socialist national congress backed Maurice Thorez for interim premier by 3121 to 845 as the Communist-led cabinet question loomed. The party delayed joining a Leftist popular cabinet to replace Bidault after the November election. Some Socialists oppose a Communist government, risking Thorez's narrow assembly election.

New Fourth Republic Socialist National Congress Maurice Thorez Commun <l Party Congress Georges Bidatllt Popular Republican Movement MRP Council National Assembly Thorez Thoren

Embargo Order on Rail Freight Hits Country

Washington reports a government embargo on all rail freight except health and safety supplies, plus a 25 percent cut in rail passenger mileage. Parcel posts limited to five pounds, and exports require special permits except for bulk grain, live stock, and military exports.

Washington Armed Services

Find Vet: Peters Active in Independent Assoc and Veterans Club

Peters, a sophomore in the college of commerce, is described by school officials as a straight A student. He was active in the independent association and the veterans' club at the university. While at Morgantown High School he belonged to the student council and the national honor society. Morgantown address 317 Spruce St.

Pillsbargh Nestor Wil Nest Balimore Nestor Grafton Girls’ Athletic Association Hee Tek U. S. Navy Glenn L. Martin's Baltimore Grogran Peters College of Commerce Independent Association Studen Veterans’ Club Morgantown W. Va Spruce St

Energize Your Body With 888 Tonic Health Claim

A dated promotional piece urges readers to boost blood strength with 888 Tonic. It links low blood counts to fatigue, poor appetite, and infection risk, claiming the tonic builds blood strength, improves digestion, and enhances vitality for a wide audience.

Cumberland News Publishes B&O Smoke Control Statement

Turnbull presents a Cumberland News requested statement on B and O attitude toward air pollution. The full message discusses that air pollution is broader than smoke and notes how combustion byproducts affect urban life, with references to conflagrations and visible emissions and the challenge of living in large communities.

Turnbull Cumberland News B and O Cumberland

Railroads and Power: Cumberland Division Firemen Supervised

The B and O Cumberland Division details fuel conservation efforts and locomotive upgrades after World War II. It notes new Mallet and T-3 locomotives, diesel units, and ongoing modernization while stressing supervisor oversight, stoker checks, and fuel efficiency. Fog, combustion, and gas concerns are discussed as environmental factors affecting operation and air quality.

Formance Cumberland B. and Wyatt H. F Wyatt Cumberland Division Stok Cugiberland

Neuritis Pain Relief Promises in Local Ad

A middle aged local woman suffered three years of neuritic pains described as electric shocks and knife gouges before reporting relief after taking RHUAID. The advertisement touts three medical ingredients merging to target rheumatic aches and promises ongoing relief, urging readers to buy RHUAID at local drugstores in Grafton.

Rauaid Grafton Ady

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Flies Luzadder Robert Nestor Etta L. Francis Mather R. Bartlett Wren Finance Fairmont Fluor Deveny Bldg Florida Joe Evans Jane Lee Mainsteet O S Watkins Grafton-Morgantown Road Bradenton ABCB Miami Clarksburg Harriet Bradley Frostburg L. L. Bradley and Paul W Shahan Grafton High School City Hospital Pegsy Martin West Washington Street Lawrence Weese West Knotts Avenue Helen A. Cross Alice G. Peters Tunnelton Lamb Musterole Brand Masterole Liniment ATLAS Esso U.S Canada Standard Oil Company OF New Jersey
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